The ‘helpful, knowledgeable and responsive’ team at Thrings LLP is highlighted for its development and development finance expertise, together with its experience advising on renewable energy projects and corporate occupier mandates. Natalia Sokolov and Alastair Govier lead the team from Bristol, with the former specialising in a range of non-contentious matters, and the latter focusing on construction disputes. The team advises a range of developers, investors, and contractors with mandates covering a range of commercial, residential, and infrastructure developments.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very approachable team that builds a strong relationship with their clients. They communicate and work together as a cohesive team to ensure everything is covered and provide a unified approach which works particularly well in negotiations.’

  • ‘Natalia Sokolov stood out with her detailed knowledge of specialist contract areas and strong, supportive relationships with her clients. She's excellent at cutting through the legal jargon to summarise key points for her client and is always on the front foot with communications and contract developments. It has been a pleasure to work with Natalia.’

  • ‘The team at Thrings are always very helpful, knowledgeable and responsive. The advice that they provide is well considered, broad and to the point. When working to deadlines, the work is always accurate and timely.’

Key clients

  • Sinewave Energy Solutions Limited
  • Baylis Estates Limited
  • Stancold plc
  • Davies Street Ludlow Limited
  • Josal Property Development Limited
  • Create Real Estate
  • Westonbirt Limited/ Wishford Education Holdings
  • Tithegrove Limited
  • Kenn Biggs Contractors Limited
  • Woodstock Homes

Work highlights

  • Advised Baylis Estates Limited on the development of Site 2 Cribbs Causeway with a development value of £4m.
  • Advised Sinewave Energy Solutions Ltd on the £11m ICP connections contract for Gammaton Solar Park.
  • Advised Create Real Estate on the £4m redevelopment of Coal House in central Cardiff.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Natalia Sokolov, Alastair Govier